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• ITV Masker Singer host Joel Dommett 'warned by producers' after major slip-up

  16-12-2025 23:12 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett admitted he accidentally said a celebrity's name during filming of the ITV Christmas special airing on Boxing Day
  
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• ITV Masked Singer fans 'work out' huge clue about contestant's real identity

  16-12-2025 21:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The Masked Singer UK Christmas special airs on Boxing Day with fans already speculating about the celebrity identities behind the festive masks
  
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• Man tried to block cyclist's path before racially abusing her in Bristol

  16-12-2025 20:24 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation
  
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• M4 to close overnight for a week in January as bridge work continues

  16-12-2025 20:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The crossing near Bristol should be operational again by the spring
  
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• LIVE: Popular Bristol pub evacuated after 'suspected gas leak'

  16-12-2025 19:02 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'The place was absolutely packed' before customers were asked to leave
  
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• Bristol re-sign Argentina back Moroni

  16-12-2025 19:00 via bbc.com
  Argentina back Matias Moroni rejoins Prem side Bristol Bears on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Police ask people 'not to speculate' amid murder probe into girl's death

  16-12-2025 18:30 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  'It will only add the the family's enormous distress'
  
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• A&E becomes minor injury unit amid doctors' strikes

  16-12-2025 18:13 via bbc.com
  This week's five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead despite a new offer from the government.
  
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• Young murder victim named locally as floral tributes left at the scene

  16-12-2025 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes have started pouring in for a nine-year-old girl who died in Weston-super-Mare
  
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• Murder victim, 9, named locally as floral tributes left at the scene

  16-12-2025 18:07 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Tributes have started pouring in for a nine-year-old girl who died in Weston-super-Mare
  
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• 'We know the whole of Weston-super-Mare- will be distraught' after girl, 9, found dead

  16-12-2025 17:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched
  
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• Police share murder investigation update from Weston-super-Mare crime scene

  16-12-2025 17:13 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
  
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• Police probe as footage appears to show illegal hunt

  16-12-2025 16:45 via bbc.com
  The footage shows hounds and huntsman chasing a fox during an incident in Somerset.
  
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• State Pension update as DWP says WASPI review is 'underway'

  16-12-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has further stated that the DWP will "update the House on the decision as soon as a conclusion is reached"
  
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• Bristol landlord due in court over allegations of fire safety failures

  16-12-2025 16:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  He is due in court tomorrow
  
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• Child taken to hospital after group altercation on Bristol bus

  16-12-2025 15:59 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The group took off before police officers arrived at the scene
  
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• LIVE: Updates as murder probe launched after girl 9, found dead

  16-12-2025 15:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been arrested
  
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• Bristol Rovers appoint Evans as new manager

  16-12-2025 15:22 via bbc.com
  Bristol Rovers appoint Steve Evans as their new manager in an attempt to reverse their recent struggles.
  
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• Teenage boy held on suspicion of murdering girl, 9

  16-12-2025 15:17 via bbc.com
  A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening in Weston-super-Mare.
  
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• Small Business Saturday receives widespread support as the nation shops small

  16-12-2025 15:11 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A study by campaign founder and principal supporter American Express, shows that millions of Brits shopped at their local independent businesses, spending an average of £63, the highest figure for five years
  
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• Brit witnessed Bondi attack from his apartment

  16-12-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  Racing driver Finn Green says he did not know if the attackers would target his apartment block.
  
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• Police update after 'groups of youths' terrorising at South Bristol retail park

  16-12-2025 14:39 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Youths were throwing food and damaging property
  
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• Investigation launched after girl’s death in Weston-super-Mare

  16-12-2025 14:19 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A murder investigation is being carried out following the death of a nine-year-old girl at an address in Weston-super-Mare. We were called by paramedics to a residential address in Lime Close, in the Mead Vale area, at 6.09pm yesterday (Monday 15 December). The first officer arrived at the scene at 6.12pm. Sadly, the young girl was pronounced deceased at the scene. A teenage boy was…
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• First new 'meanwhile site' for van dwellers opens in Lockleaze

  16-12-2025 14:17 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol City Council is trying to reduce the number of people living on roads around Bristol
  
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• Paul Doyle sentenced to more than 20-years in jail after Liverpool parade crash

  16-12-2025 14:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Doyle, 54, sobbed in the dock as he was jailed for ploughing his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title
  
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• Appeal after woman racially abused

  16-12-2025 14:14 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  Officers have today released the image of a man they want to speak to as part of their investigation into an incident in Bristol city centre in which a woman was racially abused. At 4.45pm on Wednesday 19 November, the victim was cycling on Pero’s Bridge when she was confronted by a man who tried to block her path before racially abusing her. The man was described as white and as having…
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• TikTok users warned Christmas shopping trend could put home and gifts at risk

  16-12-2025 13:58 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A simple video could inadvertently be getting the attention of criminals online, experts have warned
  
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• Police arrest 117 drink and drug drivers

  16-12-2025 13:22 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "One decision can destroy lives in seconds — including your own"
  
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• Trainline passengers urged not to get caught out by 'two-minute rule'

  16-12-2025 13:14 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The train booking platform has shared several tips and tricks to ensure a smooth journey this Christmas
  
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• Families of murdered teens say jury gave them 'best Christmas present ever'

  16-12-2025 13:08 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  "They tried to deny Mason and Max justice"
  
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• Weather misery shows no let-up as Met Office issues another warning

  16-12-2025 13:05 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  More torrential rain is on the way
  
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• Christmas movies you can stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, BBC iPlayer and more

  16-12-2025 12:57 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  You can watch all of these now on streamers such as Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer
  
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• CCTV released after teen sexually assaulted in city centre

  16-12-2025 12:42 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The woman was out with her friends at the time
  
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• ‘Fantastic’ £1m upgrade for M Shed as smelly toilets will be replaced

  16-12-2025 12:36 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The toilets are some of the most heavily used in the city
  
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• Tesco rationing Christmas meat in new 'rule' update for all customers

  16-12-2025 12:35 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Customers have shared images of new signs in Tesco stores limiting the food per person during the Christmas shopping rush
  
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• 'Organ pipes removed' and 'More SEND school places'

  16-12-2025 12:33 via bbc.com
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 16 December
  
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• Appeal after man assaulted in Bath car park

  16-12-2025 12:31 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with a racially-aggravated assault. We are investigating an incident which took place after noon on Saturday 27 September in Kingsmead car park, in Bath. The victim was assaulted by an unknown male and racially abused. He did not require hospital treatment for his injuries. They believe the man pictured…
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• New 'milestone' in Bristol child sexual exploitation case

  16-12-2025 12:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Police say it's a complex investigation
  
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• Man, 20, charged with new child sexual offences

  16-12-2025 11:57 via bbc.com
  Sina Omari is charged with more offences as part of a wider child exploitation investigation.
  
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• CCTV appeal after sexual assault in Bristol

  16-12-2025 11:52 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  We are appealing to the public to help us identify the two men pictured in this CCTV image in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation in Bristol. A woman, in her late teens, was with friends when she was approached by a man in Merchant Street between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Wednesday 30 April. A man was reported to have gestured to the victim before he approached and sexually…
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• Energy bill warning as UK households urged to act by January - Bristol Live

  16-12-2025 11:45
  Energy bill warning as UK households urged to act by January  Bristol Live
  
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• Energy bill warning as UK households urged to act by January

  16-12-2025 11:45 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK households could be overcharged, experts have warned
  
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• Royal Mail postie shares 3 cases you should definitely pay for special delivery

  16-12-2025 11:41 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Royal Mail worker has shared when you should consider using its special delivery service, with prices from £4.85. So here's everything you need to know
  
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• Community Fibre says changing this WiFi setting can improve your connection

  16-12-2025 11:40 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Some quick changes can vastly improve your WiFi connection
  
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• Doctor warning as popular breakfast produces 'very significant blood sugar spikes'

  16-12-2025 11:32 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Millions of Brits eat it every day for breakfast
  
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• Love Island star announces on screen 'comeback' in 2026 plans

  16-12-2025 11:25 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  A Love Island star has hinted at a "new direction" in her career following her stint in the reality TV world
  
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• Strange detail in Jane Austen novels was only changed after iconic author died

  16-12-2025 11:23 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Jane Austen is one of the UK's most celebrated authors, but as we celebrate her 250th birthday, some are only just discovering one thing about her novels
  
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• M5 junction clears after crash slows traffic

  16-12-2025 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  The incident caused delays
  
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• Live: M5 junction crash slows traffic

  16-12-2025 11:20 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Expect delays
  
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• New charges in child sexual exploitation investigation

  16-12-2025 10:47 via avonandsomerset.police.uk
  A 20-year-old man who was charged last month as part of an investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Bristol has been charged with six new offences. Sina Omari, of Fishponds, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court yesterday (15 December) to face the additional charges, including multiple counts of rape and arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child.
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